Browse all Events in the Civil War 1863 Time Period.
Anti-war Protests
During the American Civil War, nearly 330,000 Ohio men served in the Union military. Numerous Ohio civilians also supported the war effort by growing … Read more
Battle of Aldie
June 17, 1863 The Battle of Aldie, which took place on June 17, 1863, was the third engagement of Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg Campaign. … Read more
Battle of Arkansas Post
January 9–11, 1863 The Battle of Arkansas Post (also known as the Battle of Fort Hindman) was fought in Arkansas County, Arkansas from January … Read more
Battle of Bean’s Station
December 14, 1863 When Tennessee seceded from the Union on June 8, 1861, the majority of the population in the eastern part of the … Read more
Battle of Big Black River Bridge
May 17, 1863 Fought on May 17, 1863, the Battle of Big Black River Bridge, also known as the Battle of Big Black, was … Read more
Battle of Boonsboro
July 8, 1863 Fought on July 8, 1863, the Battle of Boonsboro was one of several rearguard cavalry engagements in Washington County, Maryland following … Read more
Battle of Brandy Station
June 9, 1863 The Battle of Brandy Station, also known as the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, fought June 9, 1863, in Culpeper County, Virginia, … Read more
Battle of Bristoe Station
October 14, 1863 Fought on October 14, 1863, the Battle of Bristoe Station was a decisive Union victory during the Bristoe Campaign. Following the … Read more
Battle of Buckland Mills
October 19, 1863 Fought on October 19, 1863, the Battle of Buckland Mills was a decisive Confederate cavalry victory that Rebel troopers later derisively … Read more
Battle of Buffington Island
July 19, 1863 The only major American Civil War combat to occur in Ohio was the Battle of Buffington Island. Confederate cavalry leader Brigadier-General … Read more
